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Home My WebLink AboutMINUTES Planning Commission 1983-10-18BRADFORD PUBUISHING CO.» DENVER RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS /Planning Coramission October 18, 1983 Commission: Attending: Also Attending: Chairman Al Sager, Members Duane Blair, George J. Hix, Margaret Houston, Steve Komito, Richard A. Wood and John Carmack All Public Works Director Widmer, Planner Cole, URA Liaison Anne Moss, Secretary Jensen Chairman Al Sager appointed John M. Carmack as liaison to the Urban Renewal Authority Board. Minutes of the Planning Commission meeting held on September 20, 1983, and the Planning Commission work session held on September 30, 1983, were approved. HENNINGSEN ADDITION, ANNEXATION PLAT: Mr. Bill Van Horn, representing the petitioners, presented the annexation plat for the Henningsen Addition (a portion of the SE 1/4 of Section 22, Township 5 North, Range 73 West of the 6th P.M.). Since 100 percent of the owners of the property signed the Petition for Annexation, a public hearing was not required for this annexation. The following correspondence was received: Water Superintendent ......................................................... 10/06/83 Light and Power Director ................................................. 10/07/83 Public Works Director ..................................................... 10/11/83 Town Planner ........................................................................... 10/10/83 A discussion followed on number 7 in the Public Works Director's letter of October 11, 1983, which reads: "Section 16.16.130 requires that "No lot shall be divided by a street, alley, river, stream or lake". Lot 2 does not meet this criteria." Mr. Van Horn stated that this parcel could be shown as an additional lot. Member Margaret Houston moved the Henningsen Annexation be favorably recommended to the Board of Trustees with the following conditions: 1. A water line easement of ten feet (10') on each side of the existing 12" main which is located in the old abandoned Highway 34 is needed; also, this existing main is not shown on the map. 2. In the legal description of the dedication: a. "Southest 1/4" should be "Southeast 1/4"; b. Degree marks should be added to all bearings; c. The total area of the annexation should be stated at the end of the legal description. 3. The 1/8" hatched border is required by Code to indicate the entire perimeter of the subdivision/annexation. A different marking should indicate the Town boundary, which should be accurately shown on the plat. 4. In the legend, ( ) Platted Information should be ( ) Deeded Information. 5. The bearing reference from the center 1/4 corner should be S78o03'00"E 510.70'. BRADFORD PUBLISHING COM DENVER RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Planning Commission - October 18, 1983 - Page 2 6. The southern line of Lot 2 shown as (N79o33'30"W 287.79') should be (N79o33'30"W 289.79'). 7. The Fall River crossing Lot 2 should be shown as required by Section 16.28.110 of the Municipal Code. 8. Section 16.16.130 requires that "No lot shall be divided by a street, alley7 river, stream or lake". Lot 2 does not meet this criteria and should be shown as an additional lot. 9. Bearings of N71°15'33" W and N71°16'16"W on the south lines of Lot 1 should be removed. 10. The boundary of the annexation needs to be corrected to close mathematically. Trustee George.Hix seconded the motion and it passed by the following votes: Those voting "Yes" Members Al Sager, Duane Blair, George J. Hix, Margaret Houston, Steve Komito, and John Carmack. Member Richard Wood left the meeting before the vote. HENNINGSEN ADDITION, ZONING - PUBLIC HEARING: Chairman Al Sager conducted a public hearing regarding the zoning for the Henningsen Addition. Mr. Bill Van Horn spoke in favor of R-2 Multiple Family Residential zoning based on the fact that the zoning in the surrounding area is varied, the action taken by the Town in zoning the Lieneman property on Fall River set a precedence for the area (R-2), and the principal area along the highway is more appropriate for those situations that could accommodate the uses of the highway. No other persons appeared to speak in favor of the zoning request. Mr. Lloyd Burbach, adjacent property owner, expressed concern with R-2 zoning only because the access to the Henningsen Addition goes through his property. If this were corrected, he would have no problem with the requested zoning. No persons appeared to speak in opposition to the zoning request. The following correspondence was received: Town Planner ........................................................................... 10/10/83 Planner Cole stated that with respect to the Comprehensive Plan, the Planning Commission needed.to make a policy decision on the zoning in the area because it is varied. The major portion of the area is currently zoned "R-Residential". A discussion followed. Chairman Al Sager declared the hearing closed. Member George Hix moved the Planning Commission recommend to the Town Board that the Henningsen Addition be zoned R-2 Multiple Family Residential. Member Duane Blair seconded the motion and it passed by the following votes: Those voting "Yes" Members George Hix, Duane Blair, Steve Komito, John Carmack, and Al Sager. Those voting "No" Member Margaret Houston. SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN NO. 7 - SOUTH ST. VRAIN QUARTERS: Mr. Bill Van Horn, representing the petitioners, appeared before the Planning Commission to present the Site Development Plan for the construction of a 12-plex apartment complex consisting of two buildings. (A portion of Lot 19, lying South and East of South St. Vrain Highway, South St. Vrain Addition to the Town of Estes Park.) One building would be a two story containing eight two bedroom apartments. The second building would be a one story containing four one bedroom apartments. The apartment complex would be a Federal Housing Authority project for low and moderate income families. Correspondence was received from the following: BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO., DENVER RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Planning Commission - October 18, 1983 - Page 3 Light and Power Director . ................................................10/01/83 Town Attorney ...................................................................... 10/05/83 Water. Superintendent ......................................................... 10/06/83 State Highway Department ................................................ 10/06/83 Town Planner ........................................................................... 10/10/83 Public Works Director ..................................................... 10/11/83 A lengthy discussion followed. Member Duane Blair moved that Site Development Plan No. 7 be favorably recommended to the Town Board subject to the following conditions: 1. The applicant has proposed 22 parking spaces for 12 units; 1.5 spaces for one-bedroom units, 2 spaces for two-bedroom units. The Planning Commission wishes to waive the site development plan guidelines of two spaces per unit for one- „ r , \ . bedroom units but the applicant must set aside land in escrow to be used as open space until a determination is made that additional spaces are not necessary. 2. The development along Highway 7 should be partially screened from the highway through the use of berms and trees, and Plat 1 should read "living pine trees" rather than "transplanted pine trees". 3. The southern drive be eliminated because of visibility and site distance problems and the parking lot be slightly redesigned to allow egress from the end parking spaces. 4. The proposed building heights and date of completion of the project be shown on the site plan. 5. Due to a recently passed state law, the developer should enter into a contract with the Town to guarantee the construction of the handicapped unit. This should be a condition for a building permit. 6. The rock area along the west property line should be identified on the plan. 7. Detention of the on-site increase in runoff needs to be revised and shown on the site plan pursuant to discussions between the Public Works Director and Van Horn Engineering. Member John Carmack seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN NO. 8 - ASPEN GROVE CONDOMINIUMS: Mr. Paul Kochevar, representing the owners, presented the plat for the Aspen Grove Condominiums on East Riverside Drive (across from the Post Office), which proposes converting the eight existing Aspen Grove Cottages from single ownership/rental to condominium ownership. The following correspondence was received: Acting Superintendent, Rocky Mountain National Park Town Attorney...................................................................... • State Highway Department ................................................ Water Superintendent .......................... ....... Chairman, Urban Renewal Authority ............................... Public Works Director ......................................................... Light and Power Director ................................................ Town Planner ........................................................................... 9/30/83 10/05/83 10/06/83 10/06/83 10/07/83 10/07/83 10/10/83 10/10/83 A discussion followed on the 20' easement on East Riverside Drive BRADFORD PUBLISHING COM DENVER RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Planning Commission - October 18, 1983 - Page 4 as requested by the Urban Renewal Authority Board, the number of parking spaces provided, and landscaping. Mr. Kochevar presented a drawing showing 14 parking spaces, four of which were shorter than the standard parking space {8h' by 14'), and two spaces which are narrower than the standard space (8'). Mr. Rod Hallberg, Attorney representing the owners, stated that a 20' easement along the property would be an encumbrance on the title but felt comfortable with a 10' easement. Director Widmer suggested that this be a dedicated right- of-way rather than an easement which would not be an encumbrance on the title. After a lengthy discussion. Member Steve Komito moved that Site Development Plan No. 8 be favorably recommended to the Town Board subject to the following conditions: 1. The Planning Commission finds that adequate parking is defined as 14 spaces and the 20' access into the property is adequate. 2. No paving is necessary for the drives and parking areas. The gravel surface is adequate. 3. The Application and Site Plan must be signed by all property owners. 4. A dedicated 20' right-of-way should be provided on East Riverside Drive. Member Margaret Houston seconded the motion and it passed by the following votes: Those voting "Yes" Members Margaret Houston, Al Sager, Steve Komito and George J. Hix. Member John Carmack abstained from the vote. REPORTS: Chairman Al Sager read a letter from Larimer County Planning Department Director Henry Baker thanking the Planning Commission for their input regarding Larimer County Referrals. The A.P.A. Regional Conference will be held on Friday, October 21, 1983, at 10:00 a.m. at the Stanley Hotel. Chairman Sager read a memorandum dated October 13, 1983, from Town Administrator Hill stating that he had approved a minor change to the building envelopes of Lot 6 of Prospect Mountain Subdivision, A P.U.D., 1st Filing and Lot 7, Prospect Mountain Subdivision, A P.U.D., 2nd Filing. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Ann E. Jensapf, Secretary